Beyoncé’s father, who managed Destiny’s Child during its early success, is Mathew Knowles.
Mathew Knowles was born in Gadsden, Alabama, in 1952 and later worked in medical equipment sales before becoming a music manager. He managed Destiny’s Child as the group developed from a Houston-based act into one of the best-selling girl groups in history.
Knowles played a major role in the group’s business and career strategy, including its record deals, touring, and promotion. He also managed Beyoncé’s early solo career after she began releasing music separately from Destiny’s Child.
Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, contributed to the family’s creative work, including costume design and styling. The two parents are sometimes mixed up in questions about management and fashion: Mathew was the manager, while Tina became closely associated with the group’s visual identity and later fashion ventures.